"How the old scenes of childhood repeat themselves," thought Val. "I've been 'going for her,' and she's been shouting 'Grandma!' ever since we came here as little girls."
"Grandma!" Emmie was still calling, and the long room door opened.
"I want to speak to you," said Val to her grandmother.
"Val won't let me take your letter—"
"Go this instant and do as I told you," said Mrs. Gano to Emmie.
Val barred the front door.
"I must speak to you, grandmamma, before that letter goes out of the house."
"Let me go, I say." Emmie struggled to get by. Val stood firm.
"How dare you—" Mrs. Gano began.